Question 1

When a firm pursues differentiation strategy,it usually employs a(n)______ structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  Mechanistic 
B)  Organic 
C)  Competitive 
D)  Centralized 
A)  Mechanistic 
B)  Organic 
C)  Competitive 
D)  Centralized

Question 2

Usually,employees learn about an organization's culture through _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Values 
B)  Norms 
C)  Socialization 
D)  Founder imprinting 
A)  Values 
B)  Norms 
C)  Socialization 
D)  Founder imprinting

Question 3

When a firm diversifies into different product lines and geographies,a(n)_______ structure is preferred.

Accepted Answer

A)  Simple 
B)  M-form 
C)  Functional 
D)  Network 
A)  Simple 
B)  M-form 
C)  Functional 
D)  Network

Question 4

Usually when a firm's strategic business-level focus is cost leadership,it uses organic structure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Output controls can sometimes discourage collaboration among different strategic business units.However more and more work requires creativity and innovation,especially in highly developed economies.One way firms are grappling with this issue is:

Accepted Answer

A)  introducing results-only-work-environments to tap intrinsic motivations 
B)  refining the budgeting process to encourage more department collaboration 
C)  updating standard operation procedures to allow more process flexibility 
D)  None of these. 
A)  introducing results-only-work-environments to tap intrinsic motivations 
B)  refining the budgeting process to encourage more department collaboration 
C)  updating standard operation procedures to allow more process flexibility 
D)  None of these.

Question 6

The more _____ a firm,the more the structure will have to be designed to accommodate coordination.

Accepted Answer

A)  Focused 
B)  Diversified 
C)  Basic 
D)  Concentrated 
A)  Focused 
B)  Diversified 
C)  Basic 
D)  Concentrated

Question 7

When using a matrix structure,a firm tends to pursue a(n)________ global strategy.

Accepted Answer

A)  International 
B)  Standardized 
C)  Transnational 
D)  Localization 
A)  International 
B)  Standardized 
C)  Transnational 
D)  Localization

Question 8

Organizational inertia often prompts top management to initiate structural change when organizational performance levels drop.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If a firm emphasizes performance and outcomes,it usually focuses more on output controls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Organizational culture is difficult to imitate because of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Causal ambiguity and social complexity 
B)  Core competence and competitive advantage 
C)  Socialization and internalization 
D)  None of these 
A)  Causal ambiguity and social complexity 
B)  Core competence and competitive advantage 
C)  Socialization and internalization 
D)  None of these

Question 11

Describe the three major types of organizational structure and their appropriate use

Accepted Answer

Firms typically have a simple structure

Question 12

Companies and business units using the differentiation strategy should emphasize extrinsic strategic controls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What are the characteristics of organic organizations? What are the examples?

Accepted Answer

Organic organization has a low degree of

Question 14

What are the characteristics of mechanistic organizations? Please use an example to explain.

Accepted Answer

Mechanistic organizations are characteri

Question 15

Specialization increases productivity without any side effects.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

What are the three key levers a firm needs to design its organization for competitive advantage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Core competence, labor, quality product 
B)  Structure, technology, and well-defined policy 
C)  Structure, culture, and control 
D)  Structure, strategy, and strategic alliances 
A)  Core competence, labor, quality product 
B)  Structure, technology, and well-defined policy 
C)  Structure, culture, and control 
D)  Structure, strategy, and strategic alliances

Question 17

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Organizational culture cannot change because it represents the company's core values. 
B)  Organizational culture can become a liability if it is not comprehended thoroughly by employees. 
C)  Organizational culture is a set of codified rules that guide employees' behavior. 
D)  Organizational culture usually comes from other organizations. 
A)  Organizational culture cannot change because it represents the company's core values. 
B)  Organizational culture can become a liability if it is not comprehended thoroughly by employees. 
C)  Organizational culture is a set of codified rules that guide employees' behavior. 
D)  Organizational culture usually comes from other organizations.

Question 18

Zappos's core competency is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Product quality 
B)  Distribution 
C)  Just in time production 
D)  Customer service 
A)  Product quality 
B)  Distribution 
C)  Just in time production 
D)  Customer service

Question 19

In order to implement a cost-leadership strategy,a firm may choose a ________ structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  Simple and organic 
B)  Functional and organic 
C)  Functional and mechanistic 
D)  Simple and M-form 
A)  Simple and organic 
B)  Functional and organic 
C)  Functional and mechanistic 
D)  Simple and M-form

Question 20

The benefits of a simple structure include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ease of coordination within the organization 
B)  The lack of need for sophisticated information systems 
C)  Active involvement by the owner-manager 
D)  Specialists that can develop deep expertise 
A)  Ease of coordination within the organization 
B)  The lack of need for sophisticated information systems 
C)  Active involvement by the owner-manager 
D)  Specialists that can develop deep expertise

When a firm pursues differentiation strategy,it usually employs a(n)______ structure.

Usually,employees learn about an organization's culture through _____.

When a firm diversifies into different product lines and geographies,a(n)_______ structure is preferred.

Usually when a firm's strategic business-level focus is cost leadership,it uses organic structure.

Output controls can sometimes discourage collaboration among different strategic business units.However more and more work requires creativity and innovation,especially in highly developed economies.One way firms are grappling with this issue is:

The more _____ a firm,the more the structure will have to be designed to accommodate coordination.

When using a matrix structure,a firm tends to pursue a(n)________ global strategy.

Organizational inertia often prompts top management to initiate structural change when organizational performance levels drop.

If a firm emphasizes performance and outcomes,it usually focuses more on output controls.

Organizational culture is difficult to imitate because of ________.

Describe the three major types of organizational structure and their appropriate use

Companies and business units using the differentiation strategy should emphasize extrinsic strategic controls.

What are the characteristics of organic organizations? What are the examples?

What are the characteristics of mechanistic organizations? Please use an example to explain.

Specialization increases productivity without any side effects.

What are the three key levers a firm needs to design its organization for competitive advantage?

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Zappos's core competency is ________.

In order to implement a cost-leadership strategy,a firm may choose a ________ structure.

The benefits of a simple structure include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

What Is Strategy and Why Is It Important

The Strategic Management Process

External Analysis: Industry Structure, Competitive Forces, and Strategic Groups

Internal Analysis: Resources, Capabilities, and Activities

Competitive Advantage and Firm Performance

Business Strategy: Differentiation, Cost Leadership, and Integration

Business Strategy: Innovation and Strategic Entrepreneurship

Corporate Strategy: Vertical Integration and Diversification

Corporate Strategy: Acquisitions, Alliances, and Networks

Global Strategy: Competing Around the World

Corporate Governance, Business Ethics, and Strategic Leadership

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Exam 11: Organizational Design: Structure, Culture, and Control

When a firm pursues differentiation strategy,it usually employs a(n)______ structure.

Usually,employees learn about an organization's culture through _____.

When a firm diversifies into different product lines and geographies,a(n)_______ structure is preferred.

Usually when a firm's strategic business-level focus is cost leadership,it uses organic structure.

Output controls can sometimes discourage collaboration among different strategic business units.However more and more work requires creativity and innovation,especially in highly developed economies.One way firms are grappling with this issue is:

The more _____ a firm,the more the structure will have to be designed to accommodate coordination.

When using a matrix structure,a firm tends to pursue a(n)________ global strategy.

Organizational inertia often prompts top management to initiate structural change when organizational performance levels drop.

If a firm emphasizes performance and outcomes,it usually focuses more on output controls.

Organizational culture is difficult to imitate because of ________.

Describe the three major types of organizational structure and their appropriate use

Companies and business units using the differentiation strategy should emphasize extrinsic strategic controls.

What are the characteristics of organic organizations? What are the examples?

What are the characteristics of mechanistic organizations? Please use an example to explain.

Specialization increases productivity without any side effects.

What are the three key levers a firm needs to design its organization for competitive advantage?

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Zappos's core competency is ________.

In order to implement a cost-leadership strategy,a firm may choose a ________ structure.

The benefits of a simple structure include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

What Is Strategy and Why Is It Important

The Strategic Management Process

External Analysis: Industry Structure, Competitive Forces, and Strategic Groups

Internal Analysis: Resources, Capabilities, and Activities

Competitive Advantage and Firm Performance

Business Strategy: Differentiation, Cost Leadership, and Integration

Business Strategy: Innovation and Strategic Entrepreneurship

Corporate Strategy: Vertical Integration and Diversification

Corporate Strategy: Acquisitions, Alliances, and Networks

Global Strategy: Competing Around the World

Corporate Governance, Business Ethics, and Strategic Leadership

Filters